Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Jeep Commander
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Jeep Commander has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 326 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V567000 Ignition Switch may Turn off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V175000 Possible Vehicle Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E039000 AFTERMARKET PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V059000 FRONT CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V415000 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 201 complaints
- Engine 59 complaints
- Power Train 30 complaints
- Air Bags 22 complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 15 complaints
Of the 326 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 326 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Jeep Commander has notable issues with its electrical system, contributing to 201 complaints, and engine problems with 59 complaints. The model's five recall campaigns, including those for the ignition and transfer case, highlight potential reliability problems. The number and scope of complaints suggest a below-average rating, but the data supporting some specific failures is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000-100,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | very common |
| Engine | 80,000-120,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Power train | 70,000-110,000 miles | $400–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unstable idling
- Delayed gear shifting
- Frequent stalling
- Ineffective braking
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Jeep Commander at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.